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RF52 WJN

2002 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

119,345 mi
Last recorded119,345 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF52 WJN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 119,345 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 119,345 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 112,002 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pad light on

Pass 17 Aug 2016 108,550 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 105,538 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 105,538 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link arms (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link arms (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 103,416 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake pad warning lamp on

Pass 12 Aug 2013 99,773 miles

Child seat fitted to N/S/R and O/S/R not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Aug 2012 93,716 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 86,850 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 86,789 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 84,101 miles

n/s/r brake disc inner surface slightly pitted.

Pass 29 Oct 2009 74,678 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 64,509 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 53,432 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 53,429 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 41,038 miles

Both front tyres worn low on edges.

Both rear tyres worn to 2.0mm.

How Reliable is the BMW 525?

Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
7,259
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
56,965
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,171
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,448
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,227
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,065
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 9,710
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RF52 WJN is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2002 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 108,772 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 525 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,171 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RF52 WJN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 525 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 24 years old, this BMW 525 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RF52 WJN registered?

RF52 WJN is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 20 December 2002.

Is RF52 WJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF52 WJN shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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